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Saint Conrad of Piacenza
Saint Conrad offers a different slant of holiness. Married, he and his wife opted to live separate lives─she
Be a Voice for the Voiceless
This week, who can you speak out for? How can you use your voice to defend the poor
Quiet My Thunder, Lord
Much like the rumbling thunder in the background on a hot summer afternoon, my temper sometimes rumbles under
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrow
Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Embracing God’s Plan
God’s will is written on our hearts and is meant to lead us to a profound peace and…
Lonely, but Never Alone
Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is…
St. Francis and His Canticle of the Creatures
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New Pathways of Prayer
The essence of prayer consists in humble waiting—in a childlike spirit of openness, expectation, and listening.
Mary: Untier of Knots
When life gets complicated or messy, who better to go to than our mother?
The Peace Prayer
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrow
Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Embracing God’s Plan
God’s will is written on our hearts and is meant to lead us to a profound peace and…
Lonely, but Never Alone
Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is…
Who was Blessed Carlo Acutis?
Talking to God
May 23, 2024
Praying is about seeing, hearing, serving; it’s about abiding in God’s loving and merciful presence. But certain conditions are essential to prayerfulness.
Postures of Prayer
May 21, 2024
Sitting, standing, and kneeling during Mass each have their own distinct role in helping us fully experience and appreciate the liturgy.
Who Was St. Francis?
October 4, 2024
He used to praise God the Artist. Whatever joy he found in things made he referred to their maker. He rejoiced in all the works of God’s hands. Everything cried out to him, “He who made us is infinitely good!”